Vernon was born May 31, 1963 in Daytona Beach, Florida to Helen McClendon Barron and Lee Otis Fredrick. He was reared by a loving and devoted stepfather, the late Albert Barron. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County whereas he was a 1981 graduate of Macon County High School. He acquired his Auto Mechanic Certificate from South Georgia Technical College of Americus, Georgia in 1983. As a certified tractor trailer driver he was employed with several companies which included: Roberta Trucking Company of Roberta, Georgia, J & M Trucking Company of Americus, Georgia and Pine Timber of Oglethorpe, Georgia. After many years as a dedicated services, he retired as a tractor-trailer driver.

Machel Long(Wednesday, August 15 12 11:55 am EDT)I would like to send my condolences to the McClendon family. As servants of Jehovah we do have the hope of resurrection but even Jesus gave way to tears when his friend Lazarus died. (John 11:35) But his sisters knew that this was only temporary and just as Lazarus sisters believed he would rise so we too have the same hope. Please take comfort in Rev. 21:3-5 when death, pain and sorrow will be a thing of the past and will not be called to mind. Jehovah has promised in verse 5: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also, he says: “Write, because these words are faithful and true.” Take comfort in the scriptures. I look forward to meeting him them.

M. LongOrange, NJ

Jean(Tuesday, August 14 12 04:04 pm EDT)'All those asleep who in God's mem'ry stay from death he will awaken. Then we'll come to see all that life can be, paradise eternally. #111 May the God of comfort, comfort & strengthen you & your family at this time of sorrow.

MELVYNA L. CURGIL(Tuesday, August 14 12 11:49 am EDT)Iam sorry for your loss tony will be truly missed by his friends as well as family, i will keep you all in my prayers.

SARA CLEMONS(Monday, August 13 12 09:33 pm EDT)DEAR FAMILY,I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR LOVED ONE.PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.MAY THE "GOD OF ALL COMFORT WHO COMFORTS US IN ALL OUR TRIBULATIONS"[2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4]BE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.